β-D-Galactopyranose, 1,2,3,4,6-pentaacetate is the per-O-acetylated derivative of D-galactopyranose. It is supplied as a white to off-white solid used as a protected sugar building block and a cell-permeable biochemical tool that is hydrolyzed by intracellular esterases to release the parent sugar; common uses include studies of insulin regulation and carbohydrate synthesis.
- High purity: 99.6% assay.
- Molecular weight 390.34 g·mol⁻¹.
- Chemical formula C16H22O11.
- Soluble in DMSO (100 mg/mL) and methanol (16.67 mg/mL).
- Store at 4°C under nitrogen, away from moisture.
- Available in gram-scale solid quantities and solution formats for convenient use.